Black-throated Blue Warbler

[Glenn Bartley]

Here's one from my recent trip back to Ontario. This is one of my favourite warblers so I was really keen to try to photograph them this year. I found a great area for them. Unfortunately the mosquitoes were insane. I probably got about 100 bites on my face alone while trying to find and photograph this guy...totally worth it :D

Camera Model: Canon EOS 7D
Shutter speed: 1/80 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Flash: On
ISO: 800
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x

[Joe Senzatimore]

A beautiful species photographed very well. Love the setting and the BG. Might tone down the leaves on the bottom as I find them a bit distracting.

[Ryan Schain]

I disagree about the leaves on the bottom and find them pleasing; however, would probably clone out the top left leaf if it were mine. I like the comp, colors, and background. I do find the image slightly oversharpened as seen from my monitor, and would love to see this at 1024x wide.

[Lorant Voros]

I like the contrast between the dark green BG and the leaves, but I would still tone down the leaves a bit. You should post it bigger for sure to enjoy this nice photograph in a proper size. Yes, it was worth the 100 mosquito bites on your face.

[Bill Dix]

Worth every bite. Terrific pose, nicely framed. I first thought the URC leaf should go, but I came back to it and decided I liked the way it completed the frame. Another vote for a 1024 post.

[Richard Unsworth]

Another top image, breat composition, colours, well everything really, dont touch it
oh and buy some repellant lol

[Karl Egressy]

The green leaves are nicely framing this great looking Warbler, Glenn.

[gail bisson]

Beautiful image. Love the IQ and the dark greens of BG.
Agree about toning the bottom leaves down a bit,
Gail

[Bruce Enns]

Gorgeous image Glenn. Fabulous IQ and details, beautiful BG...I like the framing and comp as posted.

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot. Love the pose, I really like how the leaveas frame the bird. Great background and crop.
Well done.